Longtime DC team rider Matt Miller officially announced his split with the company last night via Instagram. The post included a ceremonial removal of his DC ring, but Miller didn’t stop at this symbolic gesture—he wrote a heartfelt caption summing up his lengthy tenure on the decades-old company’s team:

I want to thank DC Shoes much for everything over the past decade. Truly so blessed to have traveled the world and experienced all the great memories with the bros! Although I don’t ride for DC, I will always support DC, especially all the homies and friends that work there. With every end to a chapter in this book called life comes a start to a new chapter! Excited for the new chapter.

Check out some earlier chapters in Miller’s career below, and don’t miss his short story, “The Battle Commander,” with its memorable opening sentence. It’s a real page turner.